Cancer Council NSW’s webinar will air live between 7pm to 8pm and is open to people of any age who have been affected by cancer, either as a patient, family member, carer or health professional.

When registering, and during the live discussion, participants are invited to submit questions, some of which will be discussed during the last 15 minutes of the webinar. A link to the recorded webinar and other supporting resources will also be emailed to all registrants following the live event. 

The Cancer Council NSW’s free series will feature a panel discussion with guest speakers Ray Araullo, Dr Ben Britton and Matt Featherstone. 

The webinar will explore how to support men who have completed their active treatment. It will also provide strategies and information about the psycho-social needs of men in Australia.

It is estimated that over 72,000 men will be diagnosed with cancer in Australia in a single year and 960 men from the western NSW region alone. 

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Cancer Council NSW’s Brianna Carracher said that it is important to consider the psychological and social effects that men experience after the completion of cancer treatment, and to be aware of the limited access to support for those living in regional and rural areas. 

“Some men tell us that they struggle with not being able to appear strong when they are feeling unwell,” said Ms Carracher.

“That’s why there are Cancer Council NSW support services that men – and any cancer survivor – can access,” she said.

To register for Cancer Council NSW’s March webinar, watch previous webinars or find out about other upcoming Cancer Council NSW webinars, visit: www.cancercouncil.com.au/get-support/webinars.

Ray Araullo

Ray has worked in the field of cancer services since 1994.

He has worked primarily as a clinical social worker in haematology and has held positions in community development and team leadership in Oncology Social Work.

Ray’s interests include community engagement in the development of cancer support services and research into the lived experience of cancer patients who have undergone treatment for haematological malignancies.

Ray is currently employed as Deputy Head of Social Work and Senior Haematology Social Worker at Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney.

Matt Featherstone

Matt runs a successful workplace coaching and consulting practice with his wife Liz, and when diagnosed with prostate cancer at 49 it resulted in many sleepless nights.

The experience of his diagnosis, treatment and recovery was difficult, not just for him but also for his family. Matt's cancer experience has led him to making much healthier work and life choices.

He has a degree in Psychology and is an Institute of Executive Coaching & Leadership accredited workplace coach.

Matt also volunteers with the Cancer Council Connect program, providing peer to peer telephone support.

Dr Benjamin Britton

Dr Ben Britton is a Senior Clinical and Health Psychologist at the Calvary Mater and John Hunter hospitals in Newcastle.

His clinical work involves helping cancer patients and their families adjust to the emotional, social and psychological changes caused by a diagnosis of cancer.

Ben’s research interests focus on the translation of evidence-based psychological interventions, difficult-to-treat populations, and new areas of intervention to promote health behaviour changes.